Embedding a Video on the Program Profile Page

Programs have the capability to embed a video onto their main Program Profile page.  You must have access to the video embed code in order to complete this task.  We suggest that the video is uploaded to one of these two program  

There are many video programs that can provide a video embed code.  However, we suggest using one of two programs for uploading, storing, and sharing your video.  This guide will review the step by step instructions when using one of the below programs: 

• YouTube Video
• Vimeo

This guide will also review how to preview the video from the applicant view

• Program Profile View

Embed a YouTube Video

1. Find the video you want to embed at www.youtube.com
2. Under the video, click the "Share" button

3. In the Share screen, click the "Embed" icon
4. Copy the URL between the quotations as illustrated by the highlighted text in the below screen
IMPORTANT: The full embed code will not work, it must contain the URL located in between the quotations.

Now it is time to input the URL into Thalamus by following the below steps: 

5. Open Thalamus and log in
6. Under the Program tab, scroll down to the "About Program" section
7. Click "Edit"
8. At the bottom of the section paste the URL copied from the embed code into the comment box below "Video Link"
9. Click  "Save"

Embed a Vimeo Video

1. Find the video you want to embed at www.vimeo.com
2. Under the video, click the "Share" button located below the video; or
3. Click the "Share" button on the right side of the video screen as you move your mouse

4. In the Share screen, copy the URL between the quotations as illustrated by the highlighted text in the below screen
IMPORTANT: The full embed code will not work, it must contain the URL located in between the quotations.

Now it is time to input the URL into Thalamus by following the below steps: 

5. Open Thalamus and log in
6. Under the Program tab, scroll down to the "About Program" section
7. Click "Edit"
8. At the bottom of the section paste the URL copied from the embed code into the comment box below "Video Link"
9. Click  "Save"

Reviewing the video in the Program Profile View

NOTE: To view the full embedded video, follow all steps below. The view under the Program tab will look like the below example.  Don't worry, the video will be displayed in the Program Profile view which is the view that the applicants see when viewing your program profile.

1. Open Thalamus and log in
2. Under the Program tab, click on the "Preview Program" button on the upper right hand screen
3. Click on the "Video" tab on the "About the Program" header
4. Your video will be displayed under the header